35 Main Dish Casserole Recipes That Make Dinnertime So Easy
Put a Satisfying Dinner on the Table, All in One Dish!
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Meatloaf Casserole
Recipe: Meatloaf Casserole
This Southern take on classic Shepherd’s Pie includes a creamy mashed potato topping for a complete meal in one dish.
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Zucchini Lasagna
Recipe: Zucchini Lasagna
Meatless Monday doesn’t have to lack comfort. This summery lasagna recipe is filling and fresh.
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Ham and Noodle Casserole
Recipe: Ham and Noodle Casserole
This is the perfect easy casserole to throw together with whatever you have on hand during busy weeks.
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Pizza Casserole
Recipe: Pizza Casserole
Pizza night just got a dose of Southern comfort with this kid-friendly casserole.
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Skillet Pot Pie with Chicken and Spring Vegetables
Recipe: Skillet Pot Pie with Chicken and Spring Vegetables
This one-dish casserole has everything you crave about classic chicken pot pie in less time thanks to puff pastry.
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Smothered Enchiladas
Recipe: Smothered Enchiladas
With just 10 minutes of hands-on time, these creamy enchiladas are the quickest and easiest way to feed a hungry crowd.
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Homestyle Ground Beef Casserole
Recipe: Homestyle Ground Beef Casserole
This super-cozy ground beef casserole can be made up to one month in advance and kept in the freezer for your busiest nights.
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Chicken Casserole D'Iberville
Recipe: Chicken Casserole D’Iberville
This Mississippi original can be made from scratch or with your favorite grocery store rotisserie chicken for a time-saving spin.
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Kentucky Hot Brown Casserole
Recipe: Kentucky Hot Brown Casserole
Kentucky’s favorite sandwich gets big-batch treatment with this casserole that uses tender, slow-cooked turkey.
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Pasta-Chicken-Broccoli Bake
Recipe: Pasta-Chicken-Broccoli Bake
This casserole recipe has everything we love about pasta salad in a cozy, warm dish.
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French Onion Soup Casserole
Recipe: French Onion Soup Casserole
Sweet Georgia Vidalia onions shine in this oh-so-comfy take on one of our favorite soup recipes of all time.
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King Ranch Chicken Casserole
Recipe: King Ranch Chicken Casserole
King Ranch Chicken truly reigns supreme when it comes to crowd-pleasing Southern casseroles.
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Shrimp and Grits Casserole
Recipe: Shrimp and Grits Casserole
This big-batch version of classic shrimp and grits can be enjoyed from brunch to dinner.
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Gnocchi Gratin with Ham and Peas
Recipe: Gnocchi Gratin with Ham and Peas
This simple gratin is a nice diversion from noodle-and rice-based casseroles.
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Turkey-Noodle-Poppyseed Casserole
Recipe: Turkey-Noodle-Poppyseed Casserole
Every Southern cook has an old-school poppyseed casserole recipe in his or her repertoire, and this one is one of our all-time best.
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Spaghetti Casserole
Recipe: Spaghetti Casserole
You don’t even have to pre-cook the noodles for this simple slow-cooker casserole recipe that makes pasta night easier than ever.
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New Tuna Casserole
Recipe: New Tuna Casserole
Our updated version of Mama’s classic tuna-noodle casserole is lightened up on calories but not flavor.
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Chicken-Mushroom-Sage Casserole
Recipe: Chicken-Mushroom-Sage Casserole
There’s nothing we love more than a chicken casserole, but they get a weeknight-meal reputation. This pretty recipe is company-worthy for your easiest dinner party ever.
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Sloppy Joe Casserole
Recipe: Sloppy Joe Casserole
Sloppy Joes are a guaranteed hit with the kids, but they’re, well, sloppy. This one-dish dinner solves the messiness issue without slacking in the kid-friendly department.
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Skillet Enchiladas Suizas
Recipe: Skillet Enchiladas Suizas
No filling or rolling required! Our easiest enchilada recipe ever is a fun way to switch up your dinner routine.
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Healthy Turkey Lasagna
Recipe: Healthy Turkey Lasagna
The kids will be excited it’s lasagna night, and they’ll have no idea this version is lightened up from traditional recipes.
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Cheesy Chili Hash Brown Bake
Recipe: Cheesy Chili Hash Brown Bake
Hectic week? You can still get a homemade dinner on the table with this five-ingredient recipe.
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Skillet Vegetable Pie with Goat Cheese
Recipe: Skillet Vegetable Pie
File this phyllo-crusted pie under “hearty and satisfying meatless meals.”
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Tomato ‘n’ Beef Casserole With Polenta Crust
Recipe: Tomato 'n' Beef Casserole With Polenta Crust
Ground beef is a foolproof staple for weeknight dinners, especially when baked into a cheesy casserole.
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Creamy Chicken Alfredo Casserole
Recipe: Creamy Chicken Alfredo Casserole
Store-bought sauce and rotisserie chicken speed up this incredibly comforting casserole recipe.
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Reunion Pea Casserole
Recipe: Reunion Pea Casserole
Tell the family to bring their appetites: This Mama-approved casserole is filled to the brim.
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Italian Casserole
Recipe: Italian Casserole
This recipe from our November 1990 issue has been saving us at dinnertime for decades.
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Cajun Shrimp Casserole
Recipe: Cajun Shrimp Casserole
This hearty seafood casserole is perfect for a cozy summer night in.
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Chicken-and-Wild Rice Casserole
Recipe: Chicken-and-Wild Rice Casserole
If you don’t have a recipe for this Southern staple, go ahead and save this one.